Jamie knew that ever since Mrs. Lucas had promised to stop interfering in her and Ben's relationship, something about her had profoundly changed.

"I know, I've noticed. These past few weeks, you've been the one taking care of Charlie," Jamie said, her eyes reddening with emotion.

Mrs. Lucas choked up. "He's my grandson. I didn't do anything for him before, but now it's my responsibility."

Her voice trembled. "And honestly, this is the only way I can ease my conscience, even a little."

Letting go of her control, choosing not to obstruct their lives, and doing what little she could now-it was like a knife cutting into her heart every day, leaving her overwhelmed with regret.

She hadn't even thought about it earlier when she stepped in front of the blade. All she could think was that Jamie couldn't die. Jamie needed to live, to build a happy life with Ben. That was the only way forward. "All of that is in the past," Jamie said, her voice breaking with emotion. "What matters now is the future. Ben and I are taking you to the hospital right away. Please don't say anything more. You're going to be fine."

carried strength. Despite everything Mrs. Lucas had done to interfere in the past, Jamie understood that she was acting out of love for Ben, the kind of love any mother would have. If Jamie had been in her

when she later got to know Nina, who was also a mother. Over time, they found

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Lucas to the hospital without delay. The police later determined that the attacker was a deranged individual taking out his frustrations on

man was promptly sentenced and would spend the rest of his life behind

to their quick response, her injuries weren't life-threatening. However, recovery

caregiver to care for her, but Jamie stopped

one injured. Beyond

not back, and believed they could build a bright

and didn't argue. Instead, he insisted

face as she spoke, her voice trembling. "I'm so

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